Real battle capabilities of the armies of Europe
Analysis compares France Germany and Russia on peace footings reserves equipment and artillery. It notes Germany leads in trained reserves and lighter load while Russia surpasses in numbers but lags in training. France trails in equipment but pioneered field ordnance and rapid firing improvements.
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Russia
Busy in St. Petersburg George 8 Marye Assists Tourists
American ambassador to Russia George H. Marye handles stranded Americans and protects interests as diplomatic missions withdraw from St. Petersburg amid tensions.
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Marye
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Well He Made Them Laugh Henry’s Dinner Speech Delights Guests
Henry returns from a dinner to his wife praising a speech that elicits immediate laughter and roaring applause. She questions what he said and lightly chides his attire suggesting a waistcoat under his dress coat for future public speaking.
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Eruption tale and Metchnikoff birthday note in news column
A Green Farm Del letters recount a two month old baby with a severe skin eruption that cleared after Cuticura Soap and Ointment use. The page also notes Metchnikoff turning seventy in Paris, praising frugal eating and abstaining from alcohol.
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Heavens Bless Them With Ham and Beef Sandwiches
A royal visit sparked lavish city decorations and a tradesman pasted Heaven bless them both across his shop. An overlooked sign above read Ham and beef sandwiches, creating a humorous clash of message and display.
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Silas and Hiram Debate College Studies and Farming
Silas asks about his son’s college field. Hiram replies he studies pharmacy. Silas quips about newly mangled farming as the judge comments.
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Postum touted as healthier coffee substitute in 1920s ad
An advertisement praises Postum as a healthful substitute for coffee claiming it cures headaches insomnia and nervousness caused by caffeine. It features a testimonial from a consumer who reports improved health weight gain and fewer cold symptoms after switching to Postum. It explains two forms Regular and Instant and notes similar cost per cup with grocers selling both.
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Wellville
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